Rain is necessary for crop growth and comfortable climates. Rain keeps the soil healthy and controls surface temperatures. It keeps water moving across the country and around the world. However, while rain is simply part of daily life, especially in the springtime, it...
It is well-known that cellphones are responsible for much of the distraction we see on the roads every day. Texting and driving is an incredibly large problem, but it is not limited just to texting. People will also use their phones to play music, respond to work...
Traveling with children in the car can be fun. However, it comes with some challenges, such as driver distraction. Kids may be oblivious to the danger that lurks on the road and may do things that could lead to a crash. Therefore, it is necessary to prioritize the...
Statistically speaking, it is growing more and more likely that people will be involved in fatal car accidents. The rate of fatalities has been on the rise now for the last three years, a startling reversal from the overall downward trend that has been seen for the...
No one sees a trip, slip and fall coming. Sometimes, these accidents happen when we overlook simple precautions. At other times, however, they occur when someone else (a property owner or manager) fails to take measures to address hazardous conditions on their...
Very few people truly enjoy driving at night. It’s hard to see, there are many unlit roads and some drivers are hard to spot. Because of this, many people suffer from vehicle accidents at night. When driving at night, you may need to consider several suggestions for...
Wrongful death claims are a final form of protection for those harmed by the bad behaviors of others. New York's personal injury laws include a wrongful death statute that can lead to civil court proceedings when someone dies. Wrongful death claims create financial...
Having a new teen driver brings a whole new set of worries for parents. You’ve probably seen statistics like the one that teens are more likely to be involved in a crash during their first year with a license than at any other time in their life. The good news is that...
As a parent, you might do just about anything you can think of that would potentially reduce your child's injury risk. However, you do have to routinely expose them to one of the most common risks for children, which is travel in a motor vehicle. The injuries a child...
Construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Every day, they put their lives on the line to build our homes, businesses, and infrastructure. New York has enacted a Scaffold Safety Law to keep these workers safe. What is this law, and what...
